bludgeon

US /ˈblʌdʒ.ən/
UK /ˈblʌdʒ.ən/
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matraque, gourdin

a thick stick with a heavy end, used as a weapon

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The attacker wielded a heavy bludgeon.
L'agresseur maniait une lourde matraque.
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He was struck with a bludgeon during the robbery.
Il a été frappé avec une matraque pendant le vol.
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matraquer, assommer

to hit someone or something with a heavy object

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He threatened to bludgeon anyone who tried to stop him.
Il a menacé de matraquer quiconque tenterait de l'arrêter.
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The police had to bludgeon their way through the crowd.
La police a dû se frayer un chemin à travers la foule.
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contraindre, forcer

to force someone to do something, especially by using strong arguments or threats

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They tried to bludgeon him into accepting the deal.
Ils ont essayé de le contraindre à accepter l'accord.
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The government was accused of trying to bludgeon the public into submission.
Le gouvernement a été accusé d'essayer de contraindre le public à la soumission.
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